Galena Historic District, IL
Galena





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Popular places to visit

Old Market House
Make this historic market building your first stop in Galena. Part welcome center, part museum, it gives you a perfect introduction to the city.

Dowling House
Get an authentic look at the past inside this pretty and historic building, the oldest house in the town of Galena and now a captivating museum.

Old Blacksmith Shop
Live demonstrations provide a fascinating experience at this blacksmith shop, with anvils and fire pokers glowing red hot and bending to the might of the hammer.

Belvedere Mansion
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.

Grant Home
Retrace the daily life of Ulysses S. Grant in his Galena home, where he and his family lived between the Civil War and their move to the White House.

Grant Park
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.
Galena Historic District Hotel Deals

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Room clean and staff courteous.
Reviewed on 2026/1/19

Hotel Julien Dubuque
The bath fan didn’t draw any air as it was clogged with dust. Room otherwise very clean , other than the carpet could use a shampoo. The air return vent in the hallway was also quite dusty. No bar soap or lotion was in the bathroom but there is liquid shower soap, shampoo and conditioner in the shower. ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/15

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Room was very clean and the staff was very friendly.
Reviewed on 2026/1/4

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Great room and staff!
Reviewed on 2026/1/14

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Great room and staff. Fitness center needs some updates
Reviewed on 2026/1/14

Best Western Galena Inn & Suites
Everything was great
Reviewed on 2026/1/12
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Other neighborhoods around Galena Historic District

The Galena Territory
Though The Galena Territory might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Horseshoe Mound.
